| Estimated Cost |
$3,000 per acre; $1,000 per acre annual operating; 2 years to first harvest; harvest June to July |
| Market Outlets |
Pick-your-own; farmers markets; roadside, wholesale |
| Market Potential |
Good, but not fully tested |
| Profit Potential |
$0 to $5,000 per acre |
| Adapted Areas |
East Texas |
| Labor Requirements |
When yield is heavy, 10 to 15 pickers per acre are needed to harvest. |
| Equipment Requirements |
Tractor, shredder, herbicide sprayer, trailer |
| Soil Requirements |
Acid sands, pH 4.5 to 5.5 |
| Water Requirements |
High quality water required. |
| Minimum Size |
1/4 acre |
| Risk Factor |
Moderate |
| Other Limiting Factors |
Unknown |
| Comments |
Soil and water quality are critical and must be tested for suitability. Investigate labor availability and market outlets. Fertilizer requirements exacting optimum soil types have not been totally identified; site selection is critical. Must incorporate organic matter at planting. |
